The UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict has expressed concern over allegations of sexual violence being reported in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray…
Rwanda distributes food rations during lockdown in Kigali
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Rwanda has started the distribution of food rations to vulnerable families affected by a 15-day lockdown that started on Tuesday in the…
Senegalese student who went missing in France says she was on break to regain her senses
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A Senegalese student whose disappearance in France caused concern in both countries has stated that she was taking “a little break to…
South Africa COVID-19 variant found in four African countries - WHO
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Botswana, Zambia, Gambia and Kenya have detected a variant of the South Africa COVID-19…
Kenya defends decision to name Naomi Campbell as tourism ambassador
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Kenya’s Tourism Minister, Najib Balala has defended the decision to name British model, Naomi Campbell as the country’s international tourism ambassador instead…
Central African Republic declares state of emergency over rebels attack
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The Central African Republic has declared a state of emergency on Thursday as armed groups try to lay siege to the capital,…
Top Somali official killed in Mogadishu
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An official in Somalia has been killed in the capital, Mogadishu, hours after returning from Turkey where he had been receiving medical…
Prominent South African minister dies of Covid-19 complications
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South African politician, Jackson Mthembu has died of Covid-19 complications, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced. Mr Mthembu, who since 2019 had been serving…
'Baby-harvesting and child-trafficking syndicate' busted in Ghana
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People behind an alleged baby-harvesting and child-trafficking syndicate operating at health facilities in Ghana have been arrested. It follows months of investigations…
Tanzania school halts face to face teaching after COVID-19 outbreak
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An international school in Tanzania has halted face to face teaching in one of its campuses after confirming COVID-19 outbreak among students….
